Miami rocks Virginia behind Cooper's 152 yards

MIAMI -- Graig Cooper rushed for a career-best 152 yards and a touchdown, Damien Berry ran for a pair of second-half scores and Miami eased past struggling Virginia 52-17 on Saturday.

Mel's Matchups: Week 10

Mel Kiper looks at the key matchups of Week 10 in college football, including two main CB-WR battles in Tuscaloosa, Jared Odrick vs. Justin Boren in Happy Valley, and a few Big 12 pass-rushers getting challenged.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Time to make some picks

I had an OK week last week; I went 10-9-1 against the line, putting me at 11-over for the season versus the number. The good was picking Tennessee to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Rapper Wale

...Mark Ronson, The Neptunes and K'naan. Wale lists his favorite teams as the Washington Redskins, Miami Hurricanes, USC Trojans, Washington Capitals, Cleveland Cavaliers and Georgetown basketball. He is also a big fan of...

Bad to great: Ducks have work left to complete transformation

...how good they were. They talked about getting revenge on Miami, their opening opponent, for a nailbiting loss the previous season. Then the Hurricanes slapped them silly 31-0. Think Oregon got hit hard...

Personnel Points: Hawk on the rise

Iowa has produced plenty of defensive talent in recent seasons, and another linebacker is ready to make the jump tot he pros. Plus: a pair of awesome pass rushers; an unsung running back; and more analysis from Mel Kiper.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Late Harris TD pass completes Miami's rally past Wake

Jacory Harris threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin with 1:08 left, and No. 18 Miami rallied to beat Wake Forest 28-27 on Saturday.

Saturday's quick hitters

...8226; Under Armour All-American running back Storm Johnson (Loganville, Ga./Loganville) is indeed a take for Miami (Fla.) at this time. The Canes are the leader for his services and have an excellent shot...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Tressel getting a jump on 2011 class

...will also make an official visit to Cincinnati, but the date has not been set. The Miami Hurricanes have asked Smith to make an official visit the weekend of Dec. 12. and Kentucky is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Chris Hayes boosted by Miami family

Chris Hayes boosted his Miami Hurricanes teammates. Then they returned the favor.

Miami Hurricanes football player Chris Hayes hugs his mother, Kathie Hayes after a 2008 game against Wake Forest...

SEC history on Florida's side

USC has set a new program record in the past three games, and LSU could set a record for five straight wins at Bryant-Denny Stadium with a victory Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Horns-Cowboys, Trojans-Ducks and more picks

I had a decent week last week. I went 13-11 against the line, putting me 10 over for the season versus the number. The good was picking Iowa to beat M...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Blackledge sinks his teeth into his work

Todd Blackledge is more than just a sports analyst; he's "the food guy."

...Clemson Tigers rushes upfield after a handoff from quarterback Kyle Parker #11 against the University of Miami Hurricanes October 24, 2009 at Landshark Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images